TBEX 2011 Wrap-Up

TBEX 2011 Wrap-up from Vancouver, B.C.

I just spent the weekend in Vancouver, B.C. at TBEX 2011, it was my first travel convention for Mike’s Road Trip. Over my long marketing career I’ve been to many various conventions…I have to say I was quite impressed with TBEX (Kim Mance and team did a great job!). I attended a number of helpful break-out sessions, from narrative and non-narrative writing, SEO tips to monetization and branding.

I also really enjoyed the various panel discussions from industry leaders—to the “State of the Travel Blogging Union” by Gary Arndt ( Everything – Everywhere). I came away from TBEX ’11 inspired and rejuvenated about what I’m doing with Mike’s Road Trip…with new ideas and possible directions. I feel like my suspicions about the travel industry were confirmed—that the industry is in the midst of a massive transformation as to how it promotes itself. The Travel Industry is a trillion dollar one and traditional media and means of promotion are changing rapidly—bloggers and videographers are having a real impact, giving lesser known destinations a voice in the vast landscape of the world of travel.

I met so many wonderful people at TBEX and would just like to give them a shout-out (my apologies for those I’ve left out, as I must have neglected to get your card).

Lisa – LL Media
Kim – Kim Mance
Leslie – [/caption]
Greg – Ecrits
Kim – So Many Places
Crystal – Edmonton.com
Carol – Canada Tourism
Ken – American Odyssey
Sarah – Diamond PR
Shana – Trip Trotting
Kelley – TripFilms
Amy – Vail Resorts
Mike – Mike Barish
Eric – Life’s Fast
Gareth – [/caption]
Lorna – The Roamantics
Kara – Diamond PR
Leah – Diamond PR
Janice – Skychi Travel
Cailin – Cailin Travels
Ben – Adventures With Ben
Marc – Marc Passion Travel
Janice – Tourism British Columbia

I Enjoyed TBEX 2011 so much, I’ve already purchased my ticked for TBEX 2012…hope to see you all there again next year. Cheers!

Mike Shubic

Mike Shubic is a seasoned road trip travel video blogger, traversing the byways of the world looking for those hidden gems of the road. From unique destinations, unexpected discoveries, creative cuisine, intriguing inns to exciting attractions…the road is his page. The experiences are his ink. And every 300 miles, a new chapter begins. Whether you live vicariously or by example, Mike will do the exploring so you can have an adventure.

3 Comments

Lorna - the roamantics says:

June 13, 2011 at 9:12 pm

such a pleasure to meet you too mike! thanks so much for the mention! look forward to reading about more adventures and crossing paths again soon 🙂
1. Mike's Road Trip says:
  
  June 13, 2011 at 9:41 pm
  
  Hey Lorna! Thanks for stopping by! Look forward to following you as well. Cheers, Mike
Kim says:

June 14, 2011 at 3:56 am

Mike, it was great to meet you as well!!! I’d say I’ll see you next year in Denver… but we’ll be on our trip around the world!! Take care and safe travels.